- Collect, summarize, and organize research materials and data.
- Compile and summarize scholarly literature; review and develop notes on current research; develop and maintain bibliographies.
- Search for documents using online search engines, and government databases.
- Help obtain, read, and take notes on project meetings, transcripts, and municipal documents.
- Search and read media coverage and texts (in English); make notes and summaries.
- Communicate findings and discuss research tasks with other members of the team.
- Prepares figures and diagrams for presentations and publications.
- Careful attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Commitment to academic integrity.
- Experience in conducting undergraduate-level research (this can include writing research essays for classes).
- Willing to learn and use scholarly methods for reading, note-taking, citation, and summary.
- Basic understanding of urban transportation modes and the relationship between carbon emissions and their impact on climate change and sustainability.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Time management ability.
- Able to organize large amounts of research material.
- English (speaking, reading, writing).
- Able to work independently as well as in a team.
- Able to effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- University or College degree in relevant field.
- One year of relevant work experience in a similar role.
- Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel, including basic functions and formulas.
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Transport First Nations Research Assistant - Whitehorse, Canada - Morrison Hershfield
Description
Morrison Hershfield is now Stantec.
Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that works to support innovation. The Stantec community unites more than 28,000 employees working in over 400 locations across 6 continents.
Here at Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec, we are committed to providing flexible work arrangements, to assist employees in fulfilling their multiple responsibilities at work, at home and in the community. Flexible work arrangements provide additional options for work schedules and locations. As we focus on project delivery, clients and staff, we have several working options available for working at Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec.
The Research Assistantship is an appointment under the Yukon First Nation Participation Plan, Government of Yukon's First Nations Procurement Policy. Under the supervision of the consulting firm retained by the government to conduct the research project, the Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the project team in a variety of administrative and non-administrative tasks which may include compiling, reviewing and summarizing online information, scholarly literature, data entry and processing, creation and handling of documents in MS word, Excel, Power Point, and other administrative duties in support of the research activities.
Research Assistant Job Responsibilities:
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need:
Work Hours & Benefits:
Time commitment: 10 hrs./week for 4 weeks approximately
Compensation: $25/hour
Start date: As soon as possible, until positioned is filled
Eligibility:
The candidate must be identified as a Yukon First Nations People in accordance with the Yukon First Nation Participation Plan, Government of Yukon's First Nations Procurement Policy
Education and Experience Requirements:
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)Job Profile: For internal use
Student/Intern IAttention Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec, will not pay fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate unless a written service agreement has been established between a duly authorized representative of our Corporate Human Resources department and the recruitment/placement firm. In addition, in order to qualify for recruitment fees, all candidate resumes must be submitted to Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec, through our Corporate Human Resources department. Resumes and profiles sent to our managers without the express agreement of our Corporate Human Resources department will not be eligible for a fee.
